2443m - Principal Engineer, Transmission System Planning
Type: Permanent
Experience: Experienced Professional (Non-Manager)
Education: Master's Degree
Category: Engineering
Industry: Natural Resources / Utility - Electric Power
Salary: 160k - 175k plus incentive, comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance
Reference ID: 2443m
Date Posted: 05/30/2024
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The Principal Engineer, Transmission Planning will conduct detailed technical modeling and analysis, perform as project leader, and carry out assignments requiring subject matter expertise, including extensive experience modeling and planning the bulk electric power system, exhibiting strong technical skills to apply to long-range load forecasting, testing and planning, and the ability to leverage company and industry data to anticipate optimal design for infrastructure improvements such as AC transmission lines, battery storage, FACTS devices, Inverter-Based Resources (IBR), etc. Studies will be conducted in adherence to corporate standards, and within NERC, NPCC and ISO-NE planning processes. Location: Hartford CT (HYBRID)
Responsibilities
Lead / perform reliability and/or strategic scenario-based planning driven studies under a variety of existing and forecast system conditions, including voltage, thermal, PV, transfer limit, short circuit, electromagnetic transient and stability assessments
Use technical experience to contribute sound engineering input to develop robust, reliable, low-cost solutions
Exchange results and also conduct critical review of data and assumptions from regional and industry stakeholders
Interface with ISO-NE, area transmission owners, and UG and OH engineering, Substation Technical, Distributed Energy Resource (DER), Operations, and other company departments to understand and mitigate electric system needs, challenges, and enable reliable future growth
Document and communicate results and recommendations as appropriate including data manipulation, report writing, and summary presentations
Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop long-range planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies, including photovoltaic solar (PV), electric vehicles (EV), and battery storage
Actively represent the company on regional, national, and international committees and working groups such as NATF, IEEE, state public utility commissions
Demonstrate self-sufficiency and support team by demonstrating accountability, consistency, and cooperation with all departments.
Mentor and provide technical training to other engineers
Perform storm assignment as needed during times of inclement weather or adverse system conditions
Qualifications
MSEE, Power Systems, or similar required, a PhD in engineering, preferred
Professional Engineer’s License (PE) desirable
10+ years of specialized experience in transmission planning, software simulations and IBR Modeling
Advanced knowledge of electrical theory as applied to planning an electric power supply system
Detailed knowledge and experience producing results and conclusions using power system modeling and simulation software for steady state power flow, voltage, short circuit, stability, and electromagnetic transients
Advanced technical understanding of HVDC and inverter-based resource parameters and modeling, including extensive simulation experience in weak grid systems
Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Essential Software Proficiency includes PSSE, PSCAD, Microsoft Office 365; Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, OneDrive. Programming experience highly desirable: Python, VBA. Simulation software highly desirable: ASPEN Oneliner, EMTP (ATP), TARA, PI Processbook.
Experience required applying NERC TPL, NPCC, and ISO-NE planning procedures
Follows Corporate Codes of Conduct, Business Ethics, Environmental and Diversity Policies
Company Brief:
Fortune 500 diversified energy services firm (electric utility / gas utility) that has been providing energy products and services throughout the northeast United States for 100 years
Principal Engineer, Transmission System Planning - 2443m
This position is being offered through Management Recruiters of Bonita Springs, Inc., who proudly supports Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment. We are committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.
Key Words:
MSEE Electric Power Transmission system planning modeling PSSE PSCAD TARA Python engineering strategy infrastructure battery storage FACTS devices Inverter-Based Resources (IBR) Licensed PE NERC FERC NPCC ISO-NE NEPOOL RTO